In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the impact insufficient sleep has on making muscle gains, the benefit, if any, that arching the back has during the bench press, using fasting to increase appetite for a bulk, and how to alleviate and prevent muscle knots. Pre-birth preparations for baby Di Stefano. (5:16) Mind Pump Recommends, The Haunting of Bly Manor on Netflix, and The Right Stuff on Disney+. (10:57) Weird News with Sal. (15:29) The future of retail and the entrepreneurial opportunities that lie ahead. (17:58) Adam’s first COVID eating out experience and baby Maximus updates. (22:35) The benefits of red-light therapy to relieve pain. (29:12) Prayers to Dak Prescott. (30:38) Studies with Sal. (32:25) The World Health Organization (WHO) and lockdowns. (37:47) Organifi’s Gold Juice + Paleo Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes. (40:24) Why are the NBA Finals ratings so down? (41:15) More Studies with Sal. (44:03) #Quah question #1 – If your training, diet, and programming are pretty close to being 100%, how negative of an impact does only sleeping 6 hours, 5 days a week have on making muscle gains? (48:28) #Quah question #2 – What's the deal with arching the back during the bench press? I personally can’t arch my back that much, but I see some people with some serious arches when benching. Is it a big benefit? (54:29) #Quah question #3 – Adam has said that he had success with fasting to increase appetite for a bulk. Can you provide some details on this? (59:59) #Quah question #4 - How can I alleviate or prevent muscle knots? I get persistent knots on my legs, psoas, and the back of my knees which are very painful to work out. The knots seem to get worse after exercise and better after a hot bath. (1:05:09) Related Links/Products Mentioned October Special: MAPS Anabolic and No BS 6-Pack Formula Get your Mind Pump MERCH! **Promo Code “PODCAST15” at checkout** The Haunting of Bly Manor | Netflix Official Site The Right Stuff | Disney+ Originals Endangered baby sea turtles may have a new savior: GPS eggs Big-box retailers like Walmart, Target try to beat Amazon on speed by focusing on curbside pickup Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Inflammation with Red and Near Infrared Light Therapy Cowboys' Dak Prescott Has Surgery for Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Cerebral Fructose Metabolism as a Potential Mechanism Driving Alzheimer’s Disease WHO OFFICIAL URGES HALT TO LOCKDOWNS AS PRIMARY CCP VIRUS CONTROL METHOD Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Paleo Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes Recipe There’s no salvaging these awful NBA Finals ratings What if a Pill Can Change Your Politics or Religious Beliefs? - Scientific American Joe Rogan Experience #1543 - Brian Muraresku & Graham Hancock Mind Pump #1345: 6 Ways To Optimize Sleep For Faster Muscle Gain And Fat Loss The ONLY Way You Should Be Doing Flat Dumbbell Bench Press! The BEST Bench Press Set Up & Routine | The Muscle Doc Mind Pump TV - YouTube MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources